Publications by authors named "Kumiko Momoki"
Article Synopsis
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health issue for HIV-infected patients in Japan, with a focus on understanding its renal pathology.
- A study analyzed renal findings in 20 HIV-positive patients with CKD, using data from biopsies and autopsies conducted over 20 years.
- Results showed various kidney conditions, including diabetic nephropathy and cART-induced tubulointerstitial nephritis; significant renal issues like arteriosclerosis and glomerulosclerosis were also identified in autopsy cases, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and management.
Aim: The influence of serum urate on kidney disease is attracting attention, but the effects of uric acid (UA) on nephrosclerosis have not been elucidated.
Methods: We reviewed data from 45 patients diagnosed with arterial/arteriolar nephrosclerosis. The renal outcomes of the arterial/arteriolar nephrosclerosis patients were assessed by performing logistic and Cox regression analyses.
Background: Stem cell transplantation (SCT) places a heavy burden on the kidneys, often resulting in renal dysfunction or nephrotic syndrome. This study attempted to show that early-onset proteinuria predicts the development of overt nephropathy.
Methods: A total of 831 patients who received allogeneic SCT were surveyed.
Article Synopsis
- HIV-infected patients have a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), but the link between kidney function decline and lipid levels is still unclear.
- A study of 661 HIV-infected patients showed a significant increase in CKD prevalence and a higher rate of kidney function decline compared to age-matched controls.
- Higher levels of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) were found to be a significant risk factor for decreased kidney function in these patients.